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"love Wins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2022

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A sermon for anyone who has ever failed Jesus.

“Love Wins” John 21:1-19 Let’s go back three years before our Gospel Lesson for this morning. Jesus had gone out and selected 12 men. They were your average everyday kind of guys...and Jesus found them doing your average everyday kind of things... ...and when Jesus found them He said to them ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Wise Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

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God’s unlimited knowledge and wisdom are greater than ours, and form a basis for faith and hope.

How many sent children off to school this week? How many for the first time? Here’s a question: Why? [Other than because it’s the law, or to get them out of your hair] What is it you’re hoping they’ll learn there? Math, reading, science, history . . . but is that all? No, of course not. You hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13, Romans 11:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004

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This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003

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Live up to the promise of your name

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twister Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

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The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 2 - Twister I. Introduction Back in 1965, Reyn Guyer was running a sales promotion firm he had founded with his father and came up with a concept to sale shoes but then it occurred to him that what he had come up with might work better as a game. He called on one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 30, 2022

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Looking at the beatitudes to learn how to better be like Christ.

Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart August 28, 2022 We’re looking at the 6th of 8 beatitudes of Jesus. Remember, these are counter-intuitive, seemingly backwards and contrary thoughts about how to live life in a way which brings us closer to God and honors and glorifies Him. The beatitudes are in the NT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 20:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 4:23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015

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Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?....Yes "He who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life.

(Illustrating joke) When Beethoven passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: *other

The Faith Of A Doubter

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014

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Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Show Me

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 2, 2005

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Doubting Thomas (Judas Thomas) and dealing with doubt

A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012

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This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Matthew & Thomas from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas I. Matthew the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019

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Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010

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Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

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A doubter makes decisions – not on intellect or emotions – but on their inner negative nature.

A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:27, Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Like Thomas? John 20:19-24

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 26, 2023

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In the times we live in we need to encourage others to overcome doubt. This message is about a faith growing in someone who was a doubter.

Are we like Thomas? John 20:19-24 Good morning. Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2008

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Fear can overwhelm and paralyze. God’s love - perfect love - drives out fear.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 26, 2008 – “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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